EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
in Rugby coaching, Team Management, Tips
Sometimes the most logical answer to a problem isn’t the right one. So when assessing how to improve performance, apply the DAP principle to your thought process – Deep, Accurate, Practical. So, you’ve reached the end of the season or you are getting ready for next season. The most difficult thing you’ll do at this... MORE
in Defence, Rugby drills
All defensive patterns require strong communication and an ability to work together as a line. Use this folding defence activity to get groups of players filling in and coming forward to tackle side-on. MORE
in Rugby drills, Tackling
If you’re on the ground you’re out of the game – which is bad news given the speed of rugby nowadays. So condition your players to spring to their feet and return to the defence in a productive way quickly. MORE
Multiple pass movements in wet weather are hazardous. Use this activity to focus on the pre-contact footwork and techniques required to gain ground in matches where width may not be possible. MORE
in Passing & Handling, Rugby drills
The clearing pass from a ruck isn’t always made by a scrum-half. Every player in your team needs to be able to perform this pass as it is unrealistic to expect the 9 to be at EVERY breakdown. MORE
Improve your players’ confidence to ruck more effectively by using tackle tubes to help shape their body profile through the ruck process. MORE
in Attack
Add effective pick and go plays to your tactics. Give your players the skills and decision making to use this ploy accurately. MORE
in Attack, Rugby drills
Continually assess the defence in contact situations and then adjust to breakthrough. MORE
Step up from rucking hard to ruck decision making in this three-channel exercise that works on go forward and continuity while developing offload skills. Why use it This focuses on the clearance of the ball in close ruck situations, developing continuity and offload skills once players have broken a tackle or got in behind... MORE
We spend a lot of time coaching players to avoid contact when ball carrying but there are times when an attacker has to run at an opponent, so prepare defenders for their 1v1 battles. MORE
